TRAVEL UNA (United Native Acumen) is a travel design magazine that investigates the roots of Kyushu and uncovers the beauty and wisdom contained within, one theme at a time. TRAVEL UNA No. 2 is all about Kyushu’s rice! Rice cultivation was first introduced to Japan via Kyushu. And in recent years, rice produced in the region has received high ratings from across Japan. TRAVEL UNA delves into rice and Kyushu’s culture from multiple perspectives — of course one that looks at rice as food, but also others that examine the grain’s relationship to sake, confectionery, customs, rituals, spirituality, and more. Explore rice from a wide range of perspectives and join us on a journey to discover Kyushu through rice! Contents： ▼The Quest for the Best Shio-Musubi ▼Rice: A Closer Look ▼Cultivating Community: The People and the Rice Fields ▼DON! Digging Into Rice Beyond the Bowl ▼A Taste of Kyushu In Its Sake ▼To Hirado, the Island of Rice Sweets ▼The Intertwined Cultures of Rice, Tools, and Crafts in Yame, Fukuoka ▼Takachiho: A Town of Sacred Shimenawa Ropes and Straw Craft Traditions ▼A Trip Through Kagoshima’s Paddy Fields to Meet the Gentle Kami of Rice ▼Selected Accommodations ▼Rice World Map ▼Glossary Guest Writers: Kaori Kai (Writer, journalist, and editor. Author of Making a Moderate Amount, edited by Mishimasha and published by Impress Books.) Hannah Kirshner (Writer, artist, and food stylist. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Saveur, Taste, Food52, and Marie Claire, among others. Kirshner’s book will be published by Viking in 2021.) ——— Date of Issue: September 5, 2020 Languages: English and Japanese Size: 17.5cm x 24cm Page Count: 120 ISBN: 978-4-9911173-1-2 ——— <An Important Note Regarding International Shipping> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shipping costs are subject to change and considerable delivery delays are expected for items shipped overseas. In some cases, shipping may not be possible due to complete shutdowns in international parcel delivery services. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you very much in advance for your understanding. Please feel free to also take a look at the digital version of TRAVEL UNA, available on our online store. ・If your shipping address is outside of Japan, please purchase here. ・Though a sales tax is displayed on the final payment screen due to this site’s technical specifications, the final purchasing price does not include this charge. ・Items will be shipped by Japan Post International Small Parcel Airmail unless otherwise specified by the customer. ・Please note that the customer shall bear responsibility of any taxes or tariffs that may arise from the international shipping process. （国外への発送について） コロナウイルスのパンデミックにより、全世界で航空便が減少しており、それによる国外向け郵送物の大幅な遅延が予想されてます。 配送に通常より時間がかかることをお詫び申し上げます。ご注文の際は、あらかじめご了承いただきますようお願い申し上げます。 なお、デジタル版も提供しております、合わせてご覧ください。